Senior Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design

This position is based onsite in Burlington, MA. Candidates must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; relocation packages are available. Sponsorship is not offered — only U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be considered.

About the Company

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

About the Role

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design to help transform innovative ideas into high-volume manufacturing reality. In this role, you'll lead engineering initiatives that take products from the lab to mass production, driving the design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment used in our Stack Forging process. You'll have significant technical ownership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, and make a direct impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom manufacturing equipment from concept through production deployment.
• Develop machine architectures, mechanisms, assemblies, and process systems that meet performance, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with Process, Controls, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to define requirements and deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance, throughput, quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, testing, and root cause investigations to support sound technical decisions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change records.
• Manage external suppliers, machine builders, and integrators through design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (or other 3D CAD packages), PDM systems, and development of production-ready engineering documentation.
• Strong background in machine design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Familiarity with machine safety principles, risk assessments, and industrial equipment standards.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motion control, vacuum, thermal management, or other industrial process systems.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser processing equipment, vacuum systems, thermal systems, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FMEA, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Export Control

This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 – $165,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment). A competitive bonus plan considers individual, group, and corporate performance. Exceptional candidates whose background warrants consideration beyond the stated range are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package.